Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS7 · Essex
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS5 · Essex
14
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hockley has less crime — 14 vs 61 incidents in February 2026.
Canvey Island recorded substantially more crime than Hockley in February 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 14, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Other crime (4), while Hockley has more Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hockley recorded fewer crimes than Canvey Island — 14 vs 61 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Hockley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Other crime while Hockley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hockley recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 61).